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• residential safe room rebate program. residential safe room rebate program.
• <00:26:24.159> Senator credit scholarship program. Senator credit scholarship program.
• dismissal program. Senator Storm. dismissal program. Senator Storm.
• 00:30:02.240> under other members seeking recognition under other members seeking recognition
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Summary: The Kentucky Senate convened for the opening of the 2026 regular session with an invocation and pledge, then administered the oath of office to Senator-elect Gary Clemens of Jefferson 37. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 1, establishing the 2026 Senate membership, and declared a quorum present with 36 members. The absent senators were excused, and the journal from March 28, 2025 was approved. The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 2, which set the rules of procedure for the 2026 session. The rule changes included moving certain resolutions and announcements, removing the 12-member limit on standing committees, shifting administrative regulation jurisdiction, eliminating hard-copy posting and bill-printing requirements in favor of electronic versions, allowing same-day action on conference reports, striking COVID-era remote voting language, tightening floor privilege and lobbying access rules for the temporary chambers, and repealing vote-pairing language. Democratic leadership also reported a change in majority whip, naming the senator from Jefferson 19 after the former whip resigned. The clerk reported a large number of newly filed measures, including memorial resolutions, policy resolutions, and bills on topics such as safe room rebates, trauma center coverage, planning commission membership, paid maternity leave for state employees, veterans benefits, wages, CASA, podiatry, mushrooms, motor vehicle operation, schools, city government, music therapy, dual credit scholarships, geoengineering, educational discrimination, cremation, solid waste, motor vehicle commission, economic infrastructure, recovery residences, property transfer at death, oaths, and an Article V convention term-limits resolution. Senate Resolution 3, inviting Frankfurt-area pastors to open sessions with prayer, was adopted. Members also announced an ethics training for the next day and a reception for Senator Clemens. The Senate then adjourned until the next scheduled meeting date announced by the chair.

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• If I inquire about who approves recognitions in this chamber during the time of recognitions, will the
• Tepper for a recognition.
• Lopez of Cameron for recognition.
• Morgan for recognition.
• HB 3849 by Kinala relates to program categories and the unified transportation program for the Subcommittee

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• It is recognition, it is memory, it is legacy.
• Unfortunately, that program is now threatened with cuts because of federal cuts.
• Today I rise in recognition of Back to School Month.
• Madam Speaker, colleagues, today I rise in recognition of Back to School Month.
• He shaped youth development programs with the Los Angeles Rams and U.S.

Summary: The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences. On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures. The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.

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• In addition to their superior academic program.
• Rose for recognition. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
• Metcalfe for recognition.
• Guillen for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, members.
• partnership programs and a high school advising program including funding of those programs under the

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• What I remember about my father is all he wanted was recognition.
• What I remember about my father is all he wanted was recognition.
• And what I remember about my father is all he wanted was recognition.
• recognition is is incredibly important. recognition is is incredibly important.
• And at that time, it in the ROC program.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• recognition? recognition?
• Colorado seek recognition. Uh, Mr. Colorado seek recognition. Uh, Mr.
• North Carolina seek recognition? North Carolina seek recognition?
• news and educational programming news and educational programming programming<05:42:05.840> for
• Roy. and balance in all programs. There's a and balance in all programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And we kicked that program off at Green Hall shortly after its passage.
• at her co-course for recognition. Thank you, Mr. President.
• I look at some of the programs. That she started in the community.
• This is a concern. for recognition.
• Chair recognizes Dean Zaffirini for recognition. Thank you Mr. President. Mr.

Bills: SJR1, SB9, SB40, SJR36, SJR1, SJR5, SB9, SB40

Keywords: bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, 1185, senate

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• recognition? recognition?
• recognition? recognition?
• recognition? recognition?
• recognition? recognition?
• recognition? recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• recognition? recognition?
• Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr. Pennsylvania seek recognition? Mr.
• North Carolina seek recognition? Mr. North Carolina seek recognition? Mr.
• Kiley, seek recognition? Mr.
• South Carolina seek recognition? South Carolina seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Friday, June 27, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• emissions reduction program.
• the methane emissions Reduction programs the methane emissions Reduction Program<02:28:48.160> and
• We have a punitive program.
• This is a program that is working.
• the methane emission Reduction Program the methane emission Reduction Program will<03:22:37.479>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• California seek recognition? California seek recognition?
• Kentucky seek recognition? Kentucky seek recognition?
• Arkansas seek recognition? Arkansas seek recognition?
• from Arkansas seek recognition? from Arkansas seek recognition?
• Arkansas seek recognition? Arkansas seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, July 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And what I remember about my father is all he wanted was recognition.
• In 2011, he passed at the recognition.
• You have to understand there was no EL programs in the 70s and the 80s.
• <00:13:39.120> in understand there was no EL programs in understand there was no EL programs
• And at that time, it in the ROC program.

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• And whereas through recognition, mentorship, and advocacy, And whereas through recognition, mentorship
• Thank you to Senators Rice and Simon for this incredible recognition. Have a great day.
• Thank you to Senators Rice and Simon for this incredible recognition. Have a great day.
• Next week, members, is the recognition of Public Service Week in the United States.
• This is the appropriation related to the Pregnancy Crisis Centers grant program. Questions?

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• Button for a recognition. Big boy. I will find out.
• Anchia for a recognition. Thank you Mr.
• Bojani for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Reynolds for recognition. OK, Chair, recognize Mr. Reynolds for recognition. Thank you, Mr.
• Harris Talia for a recognition. Mr.

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• There's all kinds of programs and There's all kinds of programs and successes<00:56:38.319> and
• there are initiatives and programs there are initiatives and programs across<00:57:42.960> this
• Sorry you don't get your recognition.
• programs and funding sources. programs and funding sources. Senator<01:26:56.719> Storm.
• members seeking recognition members seeking recognition to<01:27:19.520> bring<01:27:19.840

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Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum established. The journal was approved, absent senators were excused, and new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on housing districts, calorie information, alcohol beverage control, county clerk filings, vital records, and a resolution honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver. The chamber also received notice that the House had passed House Bills 384, 144, and 290 and requested concurrence. The Senate then recessed briefly for party caucuses before reconvening. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 3, relating to school district finances. The bill, as amended by Senate Committee Amendment 1 and Senate Floor Amendment 2, was described as strengthening financial transparency for school districts by requiring public access to budgeting information, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and final working budgets. Supporters argued it would improve fiscal responsibility and accountability in response to concerns about spending practices in large districts. The Senate adopted both amendments and passed SB 3 by a vote of 35-1, with one senator explaining a no vote while acknowledging the need for transparency. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1, relating to education and the governance structure of a large school district. Supporters said the bill responds to a recent court ruling by adding detailed findings to justify treating the district differently and by clarifying that the superintendent handles day-to-day operations while the board focuses on strategic planning, budget approval, audits, and hiring or firing the superintendent. Proponents cited the district’s size, share of state education funding, number of students, and concentration of low-performing schools as reasons for the change. Opponents argued the bill would reduce elected board accountability, questioned whether the structure would improve outcomes, and emphasized broader funding and achievement challenges. After extended debate, the Senate proceeded to a vote on SB 1; the transcript shows a brief proponent statement and a lengthy opposing explanation, but the final vote result is not included in the provided text.

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• If I inquire on who approves recognitions on this chamber during the time of recognitions, will the chair
• Tepper for a recognition. Mr.
• Spiller for recognition. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Weiner for recognition. Mr.
• HB 3849 by KAA is relating to program categories and the unified Transportation Program for the subcommittee

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• California seek recognition? Mr. California seek recognition? Mr.
• Hill, seek recognition? Mr.
• Hill, seek recognition? Mr.
• Hill, seek recognition? Mr.
• aren't any assumptions about programs. aren't any assumptions about programs.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• bureaucracy into the Medicaid program. bureaucracy into the Medicaid program.
• North Carolina seek recognition. Mr. North Carolina seek recognition. Mr.
• outstanding program. Thank you, Mr. outstanding program. Thank you, Mr.
• Texas seek recognition? Texas seek recognition? Uh,<03:10:31.520> Mr.
• <07:23:36.958> Concent recognition? Concent recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• Pennsylvania seek recognition? Pennsylvania seek recognition?
• . recognition. recognition.
• recognition? recognition?
• program.
• Montana seek recognition? Montana seek recognition?

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• review, and then they're never allowed access to expose Those employees to the benefits of their program
• It also updates Oklahoma statute to formally include human trafficking victims in existing victim programs

Bills: SB2063, SB1877, SB1884, SB2174, SB1525, SB1771, SB1805, SB1916, SB1365, SB1810

Keywords: unclaimed property, abandoned property, state treasurer, unclaimed property fund, public website, claimant, hearing, administrative procedures act, sales tax exemption, income tax subtraction, youth entrepreneurs, teen business, minor-owned business, sole proprietorship, business license exemption, entrepreneurship, youth vendor, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Title 60, Title 68